Interesting article on “how us as people may be getting in the way of own success”

Posted on April 17th, 2020 by Sanjit Anand || Email This Post

The Solution to a Tough Problem Isn’t to Overthink It

We all like to consider ourselves smart, but Raw intelligence is undoubtedly a huge asset, but it isn’t everything.

“When we get stuck on a problem, sometimes it’s because we’re overthinking it. Pay attention to when focused thinking isn’t getting you anywhere; perhaps it has turned into obsessing over the same answers or approaches.”

Consider whether experimenting with a new strategy or talking ideas through with others might be more likely to result in success. Take breaks to let your brain relax and get unstuck. Expand your range of skills for reaching insights and coming up with new ideas; don’t be someone who sees every problem as a nail because your only tool is a hammer. And when you do find yourself ruminating, disrupt it by doing a few minutes of an absorbing activity, such as a puzzle. This can be a surprisingly effective way to break your brain out of a rut.

Adapted from “5 Ways Smart People Sabotage Their Success,” by Alice Boyes.

This is a really interesting read and one of the reminders is the importance of emotional intelligence. In his Article highlightes 5 Ways Smart People Sabotage Their Success as below:

1. Smart people sometimes devalue other skills, like relationship building, and over-concentrate on intellect.
2. Teamwork can be frustrating for very smart people.
3. Smart people often attach a lot of their self-esteem to being smart, which can decrease their resilience and lead to avoidance.
4. Smart people get bored easily.
5. Smart people sometimes see in-depth thinking and reflection as the solution to every problem.

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